Las Vegas Wranglers
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| Las Vegas Wranglers | |
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| Founded | 2003 |
| Home ice | Orleans Arena |
| Based in | Las Vegas |
| Colors | Red and Black |
| League | ECHL |
| Head coach | Glen Gulutzan |
| General manager | Glen Gulutzan |
| Owner | Charles Davenport, IV and Jonathan Fleisig |
| NHL Affiliate | Calgary Flames |
| AHL Affiliate | Omaha Ak-Sar-Ben Knights |
| Local Media | Las Vegas Review-Journal Las Vegas Sun |
The Las Vegas Wranglers are a minor league ice hockey team in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The Wranglers began play as an ECHL expansion team in 2003. Home games are played at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas. The Wranglers are the first and only team to hold a game that is played at midnight. The annual "Midnight Holiday Roundup" (the 'Holiday' part is so-called because it is held every December) was created so that Las Vegans who have to work during the usual game times (e.g. gaming industry), could come down and watch a game. Many other wacky promotions that the team's had includes the traditional mullet hat night and even gave away orange vests that said "Don't Shoot...I'm Human!" during a game on March 17, 2006, a joke on the Dick Cheney hunting incident.
The Wranglers are the ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Calgary Flames and the AHL's Omaha Ak-Sar-Ben Knights since the team's inaugural season in 2003. Under the terms of the affiliation agreement, up to nine Flames prospects can play for Las Vegas.
The Wranglers play in the Pacific Division of the ECHL's National Conference, begin their fourth season on October 20, 2006 against the defending Pacific Division Champions, Fresno Falcons and will have their home opener on November 3, 2006 against the Victoria Salmon Kings.
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[edit] Notable players
[edit] Current roster
As of October 18, 2006
| Goaltenders | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number | Player | Catches | Acquired | Place of Birth | |
| 20 |  |
Marc Magliarditi | L | 2003 | Niagara Falls, New York |
| 56 | |
Mike McKenna | R | 2005 | St. Louis, Missouri |
| Defensemen | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number | Player | Shoots | Acquired | Place of Birth | ||
| 2 |  |
Mike McBain - C | L | 2003 | Kimberly, British Columbia | |
| 4 | |
Jason Jozsa | R | 2006 | Calgary, Alberta | |
| 10 | |
Jason Krischuk | R | 2006 | Anchorage, Alaska | |
| 17 |  |
Jaakko Harikkala | L | 2006 | Kalanti, Finland | |
| 37 | |
Scott Schoneck | L | 2005 | Abbey, Saskatchewan | |
| 44 | |
Lee Green | L | 2005 | Soldotna, Alaska | |
| 57 | |
Aaron Power | R | 2006 | Cambridge, Ontario | |
| Forwards | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number | Player | Shoots | Positon | Acquired | Place of Birth | |
| 8 | |
Nick Anderson | R | RW | 2005 | Proctor, Minnesota |
| 12 | |
Steve Crampton | R | LW | 2005 | Winnipeg, Manitoba |
| 14 | |
Tyler Mosienko | L | C | 2006 | West St. Paul, Manitoba |
| 16 | |
Joe Tallari | L | F | 2006 | Thunder Bay, Ontario |
| 18 | |
Kelly Czuy | R | F | 2006 | Edmonton, Alberta |
| 19 | |
Derek Edwardson | L | C | 2005 | Morton Grove, Illinois |
| 21 | |
Aki Seitsonen | R | C | 2006 | Riihimski, Finland |
| 22 | |
Chris Neiszner | L | C | 2005 | Craik, Saskatchewan |
| 26 | |
Shawn Limpright | L | LW | 2004 | St. Adolphe, Manitoba |
| 27 | |
Marco Peluso | L | LW | 2004 | Bovey, Minnesota |
| 32 | |
Adam Cracknell | R | RW | 2006 | Victoria, British Columbia |
| 41 | |
Lucas Lawson | L | F | 2006 | Braeside, Ontario |
[edit] Team captains
- Jason McBain 2003-05
- Mike McBain 2005-present
[edit] Head Coaches
- Glen Gulutzan 2003-present
[edit] Notable Players
- Greg Day 2003-04
- Adam Huxley 2004-05
- Jason McBain 2003-05
[edit] Season-by-season record
Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, OTL = Overtime losses, Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against, PIM = Penalties in minutes
| Season | GP | W | L | OTL | Pts | GF | GA | PIM | Finish | Playoffs |
| 2003-04 | 72 | 43 | 22 | 7 | 93 | 227 | 186 | 1605 | 2nd, Pacific | Lost in Division semi-finals |
| 2004-05 | 72 | 31 | 33 | 8 | 70 | 201 | 199 | 1666 | 7th, West | Did Not Qualify |
| 2005-06 | 72 | 53 | 13 | 6 | 112 | 267 | 176 | 1513 | 2nd, West | Lost in Division finals |
| 2006-07 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 25 | 64 | 55 | 333 | 1st, Pacific |
[edit] Record Book
[edit] Team records
| Most Wins | 53 | (2005/06) |
| Most Losses | 33 | (2004/05) |
| Most Points | 112 | (2005/06) |
| Most GF | 267 | (2005/06) |
| Most GA | 199 | (2004/05) |
| Most PIM | 1666 | (2004/05) |
| Longest Win Streak | 12 | (Dec'3'05 - Dec'30'05) |
| Longest Road Win Streak | 10^ | (Nov'22'05 - Dec'31'05) |
^ - Tied an ECHL Record
[edit] Regular Season Records
| Most Goals | 34 | Matt Dzieduszycki | (2005/06) |
| Most Assists | 44 | Greg Day Jason McBain Matt Dzieduszycki Dan Tudin |
(2003/04) (2005/06) |
| Most Points | 78 | Matt Dzieduszycki | (2005/06) |
| Most PIM | 294 | Adam Huxley | (2004/05) |
| Highest +/- | +38 | Dan Tudin | (2005/06) |
| Most PP Goals | 11 | Dave Cousineau Chris Stanley Matt Dzieduszycki |
(2003/04) (2004/05) (2005/06) |
| Most PP Assists | 25 | Christian Chartier | (2005/06) |
| Most SH Goals | 7 | Dan Tudin | (2005/06) |
| Most GW Goals | 6 | Doug Wright | (2003/04) |
| Most Shots | 256 | Dan Tudin | (2005/06) |
| Most Wins | 34 | Marc "Mags" Magliarditi | (2005/06) |
| Most Shutouts | 3 | Marc "Mags" Magliarditi | (2005/06) |
| Lowest GAA | 2.35 | Marc "Mags" Magliarditi | (2003/04) |
| Highest Save% | .927 | Marc "Mags" Magliarditi | (2003/04 |
[edit] Playoff Records
| Most Goals | 6 | Steve Crampton | (2005/06) |
| Most Assists | 9 | Derek Edwardson | (2005/06) |
| Most Points | 12 | Steve Crampton Derek Edwardson |
(2005/06) |
| Most PIM | 34 | Steve Crampton | (2005/06) |
[edit] Career Records
| Most Years w/ Team | 3 | Marc "Mags" Magliarditi Mike McBain |
(2003-06) |
| Most Games Played | 200 | Mike McBain | (2003-06) |
| Most Goals | 54 | Dan Tudin | (2004-06) |
| Most Assists | 76 | Jason McBain | (2003-05) |
| Most Points | 119 | Dan Tudin | (2004-06) |
| Most PIM | 299 | Adam Huxley | (2004-06) |
| Most Minutes Played | 8245 | Marc "Mags" Magliarditi | (2003-06) |
| Most Wins | 80 | Marc "Mags" Magliarditit | (2003-06) |
| Most Shutouts | 7 | Marc "Mags" Magliarditi | (2003-06) |
[edit] Honors
- 2006 John Brophy Award (Glen Gulutzan)
- Tied for Longest Road Win Streak in ECHL history (10 - 22'Nov'05 - 31'Dec'05)
[edit] Fan Traditions
During Visiting Team Player Introductions:
- Screaming "sucks" after each player is introduced (i.e. Announcer:"...at Right Wing Nick Ganga" Fans: "Sucks!")
- Screaming "you suck too!" after the coach is introduced
During Game:
- After the Wranglers score a goal, fans chant the visiting goalie's last name three times and then "you suck!"
- After the visiting team kills a penalty, fans scream "and they still suck!" (i.e. Announcer: "Alaska returns to full strength.", Fans: "and they still suck!")
- When Wranglers Forward Marco Peluso is on the ice, one fan will yell "Marco" followed by numerous others screaming "Peluso" (a play on the swimming game "Marco Polo")
- Once a period during stoppage in play, the announcer will thank team dentist Dr. Afshin Azimi, DDS. At this time, many fans will stand up and wave to the crowd, pretending to be the good doctor.
- When the referee makes a bad call the fans will begin chanting "Ref, You Suck!"
[edit] Miscellaneous
- Division Titles: none
- Kelly Cups: none
- Brabham Cup Titles: none
Main Rivals
[edit] External links
| ECHL | |
| 2006-07 teams: Alaska Aces | Augusta Lynx | Bakersfield Condors | Charlotte Checkers | Cincinnati Cyclones | Columbia Inferno | Dayton Bombers | Florida Everblades | Fresno Falcons | Gwinnett Gladiators | Idaho Steelheads | Johnstown Chiefs | Las Vegas Wranglers | Long Beach Ice Dogs | Pensacola Ice Pilots | Phoenix RoadRunners | Reading Royals | South Carolina Stingrays | Stockton Thunder | Texas Wildcatters | Toledo Storm | Trenton Titans | Utah Grizzlies | Victoria Salmon Kings | Wheeling Nailers | |
| Planned 2007-08 teams: Greensboro | Mississippi Sea Wolves | Myrtle Beach Thunderboltz | |
| Trophies and Awards: Patrick J. Kelly Cup | |
| Related Articles: NHL | AHL | CHL | SPHL | UHL | World Cup | |
